U23 World League

Gheorghe Hagi Arena
Spectators: 7711 (Terracing: 5785, Seating: 1773, VIP seats: 153) Andrei Rogozea started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Ezber Bozan FK's Nofre Amorebieta played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Andrei Rogozea in the 7th minute of play. Alex Buzincu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alvise Nasuti in the 9th minute of the match. Andrei Rogozea kicked well hit freekick during the 10th minute of the match. 12 minutes into the match, Ezber Bozan FK's Alvise Nasuti sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Alex Buzincu narrowly saved just below the crossbar. FC Buzău's Alex Buzincu played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alvise Nasuti in the 13th minute of play. Alex Buzincu showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Domenik de Vos in the 15th minute of the match. In the 21st minute, Yakup Kadri Cengel hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 24th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ezber Bozan FK's goalkeeper Nofre Amorebieta, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. If Mihăiţă Iriza had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nofre Amorebieta took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from George Ţiţeica, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match had gone on for 33 minutes, Alvise Nasuti put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Alex Buzincu. 38 minutes into the match, Ezber Bozan FK's goalkeeper Nofre Amorebieta had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mihăiţă Iriza. Panait Aluneanu scored 1-1 in the 40th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Nofre Amorebieta, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Alvise Nasuti's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alex Buzincu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 44th minute of play. If Panait Aluneanu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Alvise Nasuti was the one to do the kick off. Castel Prabes hit a great freekick 54 minutes into the match. Alex Buzincu made a fantastic save in the 55th minute, when Alvise Nasuti sent off a good shot on target. Ezber Bozan FK's Onur Ali Şen was substituted for Domenik de Vos. Ezber Bozan FK were awarded a corner in the 57th minute after FC Buzău's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Elberg Monte took the corner. The corner went over the outstretched arms of FC Buzău's goalie and right to Hayati Uğurhan. He fired away a shot at goal, but the shot had too much spin, and it went just outside the goal. FC Buzău's manager breathed a sigh of relief on the sidelines as his team had managed to escape an almost certain goal. Alvise Nasuti's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Alex Buzincu read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 66th minute of play. The supporters of Ezber Bozan FK booed when FC Buzău was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 67 match minutes in a wonderful position. Eric Dică didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alvise Nasuti succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 2-2 in the 70th playminute. Eugen Carabulea received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 78th minute. Nofre Amorebieta tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nofre Amorebieta made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Panait Aluneanu in the 82nd minute of play. Alvise Nasuti recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 84th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Alex Buzincu made an important save on a dangerous shot by Alvise Nasuti in the 86th minute. After 89 played minutes Ezber Bozan FK got a freekick which was hit by Bahattin Pektürk. Alvise Nasuti kicked well hit freekick during the 92nd minute of the match. George Ţiţeica sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.